Functional differentiation and niche construction: Divergent responses of bacterial communities in livestock manure co-composting to PAHs stress and potential mechanisms for contaminated soil remediation

Key Points

• Bacterial communities show divergent responses to PAHs stress in manure co-composting, indicating unique functional roles.
• Investigating PAHs impact reveals specific mechanisms for soil remediation, with potential for environmental recovery.
• Analysis of bacterial responses highlights the role of functional differentiation and niche construction in co-composting.
• Findings imply that understanding these mechanisms may enable improved strategies for managing contaminated soils.